Suburban Mfg 12155-00-EPDRAA Cleaning Instructions, Introduction, Nebulizer Cleaning Procedures

Chapter 3 - Operating and Cleaning

Cleaning Instructions

Introduction

You will no doubt want to clean your oxygen door and cages whenever they become dirty or saturated with waste fluids. Maintaining high standards of sanitation will be an important priority for your facility.

Stainless Steel Cleaning Procedures

Clear Polycarbonate Cleaning Procedures

Ice Tray Cleaning Procedures

Ordinary deposits of waste and fluids can usually be removed with soap and water. Stubborn deposits may require scrubbing with “stainless steel” wool, nylon or plastic scrubbers and/or the use of commercial cleaning products.Always scrub in the direction of the “grain” of the metal. Rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

Minor scale build-up and some hard water spotting may be removed by washing with vinegar, followed by a neutralizing rinse of clear water and a thorough drying with clean, soft cloths.

For heavy deposits of scale, 5% oxalic acid (use warm), 5-15% sulfamic acid, or 5-10% phosphoric acid may be used. As always, rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly with clean soft cloths.

Avoid prolonged use of chlorides (such as chlorine bleach), bromides, iodides and thiocyanates. Never allow salty solutions to dry on the stainless steel. Note: NEVER power-wash the oxygen therapy door.

Rinse the polycarbonate window with clear water and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

The ice tray should be removed and washed periodically - at least weekly. With heavy use, more frequent washing may be necessary. Wash the tray in hot, soapy water, rinse with hot clear water, then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Open the valve and make sure it is completely cleaned and flushed. Open and close the valve several times to make sure it operates freely.

Nebulizer Cleaning Procedures

The nebulizer and bottle should be removed and washed periodically - at least weekly. With heavy use, more frequent washing may be necessary. Wash both items in hot, soapy water, rinse with hot clear water, then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Rotate the regulator collar back and forth to make sure it operates freely.

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